The Localist in England BBC Local Radio

Traditional seaside landladies of the past, often portrayed on seaside postcards, have faced a changing business landscape since the package holiday boom. In this episode of The Localist Scarborough, Bek Homer visits Bonnie Purchon MBE whose love and devotion to her town has led to recognition at the highest level.
Listen now for tales of boisterous bikers and problematic guests. One thing is for sure, you don’t want to get on the wrong side of Bonnie.
Producer: Bek Homer.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Bek Homer recreates the sound of her own heart condition as she meets with Dr Asif in his surgery. Together they explore how the doctor uses synthesisers to simulate sounds of the body.
Producer: Bek Homer.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Sisters Bek and Meg grew up in Scarborough. They share stories from their past fuelled by the memories locked in postcards sent from the town throughout the years.
Hear their tales of the Chuckle Brothers cabriolet, the pier (that isn’t a pier) and the draw of this iconic seaside town.
Producer: Bek Homer.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Find out if Bek Homer discovers the truth of a Scarborough myth that has caught the imagination of locals for decades.
Bek goes on a mythical mystery tour exploring local landmarks and is joined by local artist and musician Captain Ant.
Producer: Bek Homer.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Matt Marvel finds out whether the rivalry between Norfolk and Suffolk still an issue.
Matt rallies together representatives from both sides of the border; cosplayers, podcasters and vicars, to battle out in a competition more raucous than the last Old Farm derby in 2019.
Who will come out on top? There’s only one way to find out.

Producer: Matt Marvel.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Matt Marvel meets a Roma family and hears about the discrimination Roma and Gypsy people face and why it’s the reason for some to hide their identity.
While recording this podcast, this issue hit the headlines following controversial comments about the Holocaust by a well-known comedian.
Producer: Matt Marvel.
Senior Producer: Ollie Peart.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.